Bangkok
Calling Bangkok ‘The Jewel in the Crown’ of Thailand may not be an exaggeration. The city is an amazing mish mash of the old and new, dozens of world famous sightseeing attractions, addictive shopping, unforgettably delicious meals, and an absolutely electrifying nightlife. Bangkok is a highly popular destination for repeat visits as well.
Top Tourist Spots in Bangkok
Here are some of the biggest charmers of Bangkok:
- National Museum
- Wat Pho
- Vimanmek Palace
- Royal Grand Palace
- Wat Arun
- Royal Barge National Museum
- Jim Thompson Thai House
- Sanam Luang
Shopping Attractions in Bangkok
Bangkok is a shopaholics’ paradise with innumerable shopping options spanning top of the line designer stores as well as cheap bargain friendly outlets. The leading hot spots are as follows:
- Chatuchak Market
- Numerous shopping malls and Department stores
- Night markets at Khao San Road and Paptong Market
- ZEN
- OTOP
- Chinatown
- Pantip Plaza
- Pak Khlong Talad Flower Market
- OP Place
- Rivercity complex
- Floating Market
Eating out in Bangkok
In Bangkok, while Thai cuisine is the highlight, it also offers plenty of options for gorging on culinary delights from across the globe. Plenty of food courts, street side stalls as well as upscale restaurants spoil for choice. Here are some of the highly popular eating places in Bangkok:
- Chinatown Restaurants
- Chidlom – Ploenchit Restaurants
- Old City (Rattanakosin) Restaurants
- Ratchaprasong Restaurants
- Riverside Restaurants
- Sathorn Restaurants
- Siam Restaurants
- Silom Restaurants
Hotels in Bangkok
The fact that Bangkok is one of the hottest travel destinations in the world ensures that the city has enough hotels to cater to its numerous visitors. The most well known ones are as follows:
- Ambassador Hotel
- Bel Aire Princess
- Banyan Tree Hotel
- Dream Hotel
- Intercontinental
- Shangri-La
- The Oriental
- The Eugenia
Accommodation facilities in Bangkok are ample. The city has more than enough for those on a shoe string budget as well as for those who have a very high end spending capacity.
Cheap Flights to Bangkok
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Preferred Airlines to Bangkok from UK
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Airports in Bangkok
- Don Muang Airport: The airport has two runways and caters to a few domestic flights.
- Suvarnabhumi International Airport: The airport has a single terminal, which deals with both domestic and international flights. It has a capacity of accommodating 45 million passengers annually and can handle 76 flights every hour. The airport is 25 kms from Bangkok.
Best Time to Visit Bangkok
Although, Bangkok can be visited throughout the year, the best time is November to March. During The temperature is quite moderate during the period. Besides, this time is also known as the high season. Bangkok becomes extra festive because of the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Transport in Bangkok
There is no dearth of transport in Bangkok. The different options are Skytrain, Bangkok Metro, a wide bus network, metered and non metered taxis, river taxis, motorcycle taxis, bicycle hire, as well as self driven and hired cars.
